The PRC Trademark Law has been under review since 2005, but the proposed changes fail to address three of the biggest problems faced by trademark owners: well-known trademark recognition, bad faith filing and OEM infringement. Reforms to these big three could transform the Trademark Law and the business environment

Including: State Intellectual Property Office, Compulsory Patent Licensing Measures

“Ke jixu goumai” (“The deal is on”) is the phrase that spurs Chinese consumers to use online group buying websites. The SAIC is taking action to regulate this rapidly expanding market that has led to fraud, fake products and price hikes

Provisions for Consultation and Mediation of Enterprise Labour Disputes

Green technology developers will now benefit from the improved financial viability of domestic energy projects, but only if the correct structure and licensing arrangements are put in place when setting up joint ventures

Beijing Intermediate People's Court has rejected Chivas Regal's trademark infringement lawsuit against clothing company Chivas Regal 88. Along with the high-profile problems of Apple and Hermes, the case highlights the weaknesses in China's Trademark Law.

Including: PRC Criminal Procedure Law (2nd Revision)

The National People's Congress has passed the amendments to China's Criminal Procedural Law that make first instance courts more secretive than ever. The changes contradict a statement by Supreme People's Court President Wang Shengjun for more reforms to open up China's legal system.

Circular on Promoting the Compliant Development of Equity Investment Enterprises